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HJ62 UVB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,636 mi
Last recorded128,636 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 UVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 128,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 110,291 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 108,761 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 87,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 70,989 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 70,948 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 61,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 48,937 miles

oil misting under the gearbox sump

Fail 1 Dec 2017 48,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil misting under the gearbox sump

Pass 2 Dec 2016 37,651 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

small oil leak on off side of the engine under car.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 29,443 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 29,443 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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HJ62 UVB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ62 UVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HJ62 UVB registered?

HJ62 UVB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is HJ62 UVB safe to buy?

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